Hon. William A. Wallace

Warning: Visitors should be warned that several of the words, descriptions, and images from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper are considered racially offensive by today's standards. The materials are presented in order to give a true historical picture of the leading 19th-century newspaper's view of black Americans. We at the John B. Cade Library; Southern University and A&M College hope this site will serve as a valuable resource which provides an important perspective on the multifaceted history of black Americans, generates a deeper understanding and respect for the subject, and sparks further interest in its study and discussion.